The University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa (PBUH) has made notable progress in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, securing the second position among private universities in Iraq. This accomplishment reaffirms the university’s advanced academic standing and its continued development across various educational and research domains.
This achievement is the result of the university’s ongoing efforts to enhance its academic environment and strengthen both academic and administrative performance, reflecting a steadfast commitment to global quality standards and a pursuit of institutional excellence.
Hayawi, President of the University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa (PBUH), held an extensive meeting with the Vice President for Scientific Affairs, Prof. Dr. Waqid Al-Moussawi, and several department heads to discuss development projects at the College of Medicine.
The meeting reviewed the “Virtual Patient” project, aimed at training and assessing students using interactive simulation systems that accurately replicate clinical cases, based on nationally accredited sources. The discussion also included a project for utilising medical manikins in skills laboratories to train students in 30 essential clinical procedures.
These initiatives contribute to enhancing the quality of medical education and improving graduate competency, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) and Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being).
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announces the availability of partial scholarships offered by Integral University for the academic year 2025–2026.
The Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations clarifies that the scholarships are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies across various disciplines. The application deadline is July 15, 2025.
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The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announces the names of candidates accepted into the Hungarian Scholarship Programme for the academic year 2025–2026.
The Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations calls on the listed individuals to visit the department to complete the procedures for opening their academic files.
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Iraqi universities have made significant progress in global academic reputation and sustainability-related rankings (SDGs).
Ten Iraqi universities secured notable positions in the QS World University Rankings 2026, which evaluated over 1,500 universities worldwide. The University of Baghdad ranked 741–750, Al-Nahrain University 951–1000, and both Al-Mustansiriya and Anbar Universities ranked 1001–1200. Meanwhile, Tishk, Babylon, Basrah, Karbala, Kufa, and Mosul Universities were placed in the 1201–1400 range.
This ranking is based on a methodology that evaluates:
Academic reputation (30%)
Employer reputation (15%)
Faculty-to-student ratio (10%)
Research citations per faculty (20%)
International faculty ratio (5%)
International student ratio (5%)
International research network (5%)
Employment outcomes (5%)
Sustainability performance (5%)
In parallel, Iraq demonstrated a strong presence in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2025, with 88 Iraqi universities participating. This ranking assesses the contribution and impact of higher education institutions in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through indicators covering research, institutional governance, community engagement, and education.
Notably, Al-Mustaqbal University ranked 1st globally in SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, placing it among the top universities worldwide aligned with the SDGs.
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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr Naeem Al-Aboudi, honoured Aqeel Zaid Nabil — a student and inmate at Al-Karkh Central Prison — who completed his university studies through the Prisoner Education Programme, an initiative led by the Ministry of Higher Education in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice and implemented by the University of Information Technology and Communications. This initiative reflects a strategic approach to reintegrate inmates into society through education.
During the meeting, which was attended by the President of the University of Information Technology and Communications, Dr Abbas Al-Bakri, Minister Al-Aboudi affirmed the ministry’s active participation in inmate rehabilitation programmes and its commitment to providing transformative initiatives aimed at rebuilding lives and empowering individuals to pursue higher education through tailored academic curricula. He praised the program’s impact as a positive model in psychological and rehabilitative development.
The President of the University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa (PBUH), Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Saeed Al-Hayawi, welcomed the Director of Al-Imam Al-Hadi Centre for Neuromuscular Disorders — affiliated with the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein (PBUH) — to discuss avenues of joint cooperation in scientific, research, and medical fields.
This meeting falls within the framework of strengthening partnerships between academic institutions and specialised healthcare centres, contributing to the advancement of healthcare services and medical education while improving the quality of scientific research. The initiative aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 3 — Good Health and Well-being — by supporting collaborative projects aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery and building the capacities of medical professionals.
The day of Ghadir is the day when the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) and his holy progeny proclaimed the guardianship (Wilayah) of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (PBUH), declaring:
"Whoever I am his master, Ali is his master. O Allah, befriend those who befriend him, and oppose those who oppose him."
This occasion marked the culmination of the divine message and affirmed the continuation of the path of divine guidance after the Prophet (PBUH) and his holy progeny through the leadership of Imam Ali (PBUH), the Imam of truth and justice.
Eid al-Ghadir Mubarak to all.
The University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa (PBUH) welcomes high school students to sit for their final national exams, in coordination with the Karbala Directorate of Education, as part of the university’s ongoing commitment to supporting the educational process in the province.
The university is providing all necessary human and logistical resources to ensure a comfortable and well-organised exam environment, reinforcing the quality of education and contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 4 — Quality Education: ensuring inclusive and equitable education for all and promoting lifelong learning opportunities.
The Ministry of Higher Education continues its path toward smart governance by providing integrated digital services to students and graduates through 120 advanced digital systems.
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The University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa (PBUH) announces the opening of applications under the “Study in Iraq” programme, inviting students wishing to join the university’s colleges and departments as part of the national initiative launched by the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
🔹 This initiative aims to enhance the quality of higher education and provide an exceptional academic environment for Arab and international students through advanced curricula aligned with international standards. Moreover, it supports the Fourth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 4) — Quality Education — which promotes inclusive and equitable education and lifelong learning opportunities for all.
🔹 The initiative also contributes to strengthening international academic partnerships and fostering cultural and scientific exchange, aligning with the Seventeenth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 17) — Partnerships for the Goals — by building collaborative networks among educational institutions worldwide.
📅 Application Deadline: July 1, 2025
📍 Warith Al-Anbiyaa invites all interested students to apply promptly via the official programme link or visit the university’s admissions centre to learn more about available programmes and the application process.
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As part of its efforts to strengthen practical learning and bridge theoretical knowledge with industrial applications, the Department of Petroleum and Gas Engineering at the University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa (PBUH) organised a scientific field trip to Al-Doura Refinery in Baghdad.
The visit aimed to familiarise students with the refinery's operational mechanisms and modern oil refining technologies, contributing to the development of their engineering competencies. This initiative aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 9 — Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure — by supporting sustainable industrialisation and encouraging innovation.
Professor Dr. Ibrahim Saeed Al-Hayawi, President of the University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa (PBUH), convened an extended meeting with the university's Vice President for Scientific Affairs, Professor Dr. Waqed Al-Moussawi, and heads of administrative departments to discuss strategic pathways for enhancing the university’s administrative systems and accelerating the digital transformation agenda in line with global trends in higher education governance.
During the meeting, Dr. Al-Hayawi emphasised the imperative of adopting advanced digital solutions and upgrading the university’s technological infrastructure. He highlighted the urgent need to transition toward a modern administrative paradigm characterised by transparency, operational efficiency, and reduced dependency on paper-based procedures—fostering a data-driven culture that supports institutional excellence.
This initiative aligns with multiple Sustainable Development Goals: notably, the enhancement of quality education through improved institutional management; the promotion of innovation and resilient infrastructure via robust digital frameworks; and the advancement of strong institutions through principles of transparency, accountability, and good governance.
Dr. Al-Hayawi reiterated the university’s commitment to becoming a national model in the integration of modern administrative methodologies—ensuring that services offered to students, faculty, and administrative staff are both effective and future-ready.
As part of its ongoing commitment to fostering a safe and sustainable academic environment, the University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa (PBUH) welcomed a specialised ministerial committee to audit compliance with environmental health and safety standards.
The committee’s visit included an inspection of several academic buildings and scientific laboratories, as well as a review of civil defence systems and on-campus preventive protocols.
This initiative reflects the university’s alignment with global sustainable development priorities—particularly the promotion of health and well-being and the assurance of quality education—demonstrating its dedication to maintaining a healthy and secure educational setting for students, faculty, and staff alike.
In alignment with its commitment to fostering a high-quality academic environment, the colleges and departments of the University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa (PBUH) continue to administer final examinations for first-year students under meticulous organisation and direct supervision by college deans. This reflects a strong culture of academic seriousness and institutional discipline.
The university’s efforts are part of its broader strategy to contribute to sustainable development—particularly by advancing inclusive and equitable quality education and by cultivating supportive, engaging learning environments that empower all students to thrive.
We extend our sincere wishes for continued success to our students as they pursue their academic journeys and move confidently toward a promising future.
Under the direction of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research organised a celebratory conference marking the selection of Baghdad as the Arab Tourism Capital for the year 2025. The event was held in cooperation with the Permanent National Committee for Societal Awareness and Guidance at the Office of the Prime Minister.
In his keynote address, Deputy Minister Dr. Adnan Ibrahim Al-Jumaili affirmed the ministry's firm commitment to fostering institutional partnerships that position Baghdad as a premier academic, cultural, and touristic destination.
He emphasised that Iraqi academic and cultural institutions are steadily advancing the nation’s long-term development strategies toward 2030. This advancement coherently engages with global partnerships and responds thoughtfully to the goals of sustainable development.
The event featured remarks by the Minister of Culture, Dr. Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani, and Dr. Lubna Khamis Mahdi, Director General of the Research and Development Department. It also included dialogue sessions, presentations, and performances that reflected the strategic vision of the Iraqi state in the realms of cultural and knowledge-based tourism—highlighting the synergy between universities, cultural institutions, and the tourism sector.
The University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa (PBUH) continues to administer final examinations under the direct supervision of the university presidency and with the close follow-up of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor Dr. Waqid Al-Moussawi. This process is carried out through coordinated and dedicated efforts by the college deanships and examination committees.
The university strives to provide an optimal examination environment that ensures academic integrity and high-performance standards. These efforts reflect the institution’s commitment to advancing inclusive and equitable quality education, in alignment with global development goals focused on improving access, accountability, and educational excellence through the application of modern academic practices and internationally recognised benchmarks.
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the availability of Slovak scholarships offered to Iraq. According to the Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations, the scholarships are available for undergraduate and master’s degree programmes. The deadline for application is May 3, 2025.
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The University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa (PBUH) held an official ceremony to honour the winners of the 2024 Warith Al-Anbiyaa Artificial Intelligence Applications Competition, organised under the theme “Innovative Intelligence for Sustainable Solutions”. The event was held under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr Naeem Al-Aboudi, and in the presence of the Deputy Minister, Dr Haider Abdul Dhahad, with direct supervision from the University President, Professor Dr Ibrahim Saeed Al-Hayawi. The ceremony was attended by a distinguished group of faculty members and experts in the field of artificial intelligence.
The competition saw the participation of 94 projects submitted by students and researchers representing over 22 Iraqi universities and was structured around three primary thematic tracks. During the event, the top three winning projects in each track were announced as follows:
Engineering Applications Track:
First Place: UAV-Based Fire Detection Using CNN Pretrained Model – Ibn Sina University for Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Al-Nahrain University.
Second Place: An Early Detection Technique for Autism Diagnosis Using Optimal EEG Feature Extraction Methods – University of Kufa, University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa.
Third Place: AI-Mpox: A Machine Learning-Based Approach for Early Detection and Diagnosis of Monkeypox – University – University of Baghdad.
Security and Robotics Applications Track:
First Place: Reliable Deep Learning Framework for the Ground Penetrating Radar Data to Locate the Horizontal Variation in Levee Soil Compaction – University of Sumer, Imam Al-Sadiq University.
Second Place: Automated Turning Operations Based on Feature Recognition and Image Processing – University of Technology.
Third Place: AI-Based Healthcare Chatbot for Natural Medical Consultations – University of Anbar.
Veterinary and Agricultural Applications Track:
First Place: Artificial Intelligence-Based Modelling of Novel Non-Thermal Milk Pasteurisation to Achieve Desirable Colour and Predict Quality Parameters During Storage – University of Baghdad, University of Basrah.
Second Place: Plant Diseases and Pests Recognition Project Based on Deep Learning Approach – University of Anbar.
Third Place: Deep Learning-Based Models for Drug-Target Interactions – University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa, Al-Nahrain University.
This competition forms a key pillar of the university’s strategic efforts to support scientific research, foster a culture of innovation, and empower students and researchers to deliver technological solutions that address contemporary societal challenges. The initiative is aligned with the broader vision of building a resilient knowledge-based infrastructure, enhancing scientific collaboration, and promoting inclusive technological advancement that fuels economic growth, health resilience, food security, and sustainable community development.
Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr Naeem Al-Aboudi, chaired a meeting to follow up on preparations for the launch of the Colleges of Excellence and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Baghdad, as part of the ministry’s plans for the 2025–2026 academic year.
During the meeting, the minister emphasised the importance of aligning with global advancements in academic fields and creating a learning environment rooted in innovation and specialised knowledge. The College of Excellence will include programmes in applied information, business administration, e-commerce, accounting, banking, sociology, philosophy, and data science. The College of Artificial Intelligence will offer programmes focused on engineering applications, biomedical technologies, and smart data systems.
This initiative reflects the ministry's commitment to advancing the quality of higher education, promoting research and innovation in emerging technologies, and fostering institutional collaboration. It also supports the development of skilled human capital capable of driving inclusive and sustainable growth across various sectors.
The Riyada initiative, launched by the Iraqi government, aims to empower youth by providing training and support for entrepreneurship. University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa was the first university in Karbala, Iraq, to collaborate and be part of this initiative. In 2024, over 53,000 individuals were trained, with 8,130 participants benefiting from loans. The initiative registered 424,749 participants, creating 10,000+ job opportunities. Its key goals include equipping youth with skills for the labour market, encouraging entrepreneurship, fostering innovation, and boosting Iraq’s economy. The programme offers training, mentorship, and government-backed loans to support small businesses, ensuring long-term sustainability. Riyada also promotes collaboration between the public and private sectors to drive economic growth and employment.
Achievements of the Initiative at University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa
The University of Warith Al-Anbiyaa witnessed wide participation in the “Riyada” initiative, achieving the following milestones:
Number of training courses held at Warith Al-Anbiyaa University: 22 courses.
Letters of appreciation were received by the university from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Advisor, Dr Hussein Falamrz.
Number of participants in the training courses: 440 trainees.
Number of successful projects qualified: 187 projects.
These figures reflect the strong engagement with the initiative and its success in achieving its goals, as more than 40% of participants were able to develop viable and sustainable projects.
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the availability of 40 Romanian scholarships for the academic year 2025–2026.
According to the Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations, the scholarships are available for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees across various fields of study. The application deadline is Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the availability of Thai scholarships for the academic year 2025–2026.
According to the Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations, the scholarships are offered for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees across a variety of disciplines. The application deadline is Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced the names of candidates accepted in the fourth batch of the Russian scholarship programme for the academic year 2024–2025.
The Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations calls on the listed individuals to visit its office to initiate their academic file.
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